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Evanston Public Library was awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to provide our community with free copies of Ross Gay’s book of poetry Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, to be given away at a variety of events from September through May.
In partnership with Hive Center For The Book Arts, we will host events around the themes of this book of poetry, with a focus on joy and gratitude for where we live.
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Kick Off Event: Saturday, September 21 from 1-4 pm
Stop by to join us in joyful art and poetry activities at Main Library. All ages welcome.
Pick up a free copy of Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude by Ross Gay, while supplies last.
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The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read is designed to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book.
NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.